]]>By: vetelmohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3336109
Sat, 03 May 2014 09:09:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3336109What? Another Kawakami story is proven wrong AGAIN??? He is not a true reporter. He needs to be in a fiction section of the sports pages.
]]>By: mrwoodz511http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3336103
Sat, 03 May 2014 08:05:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3336103To those saying this rewards him, maybe you should consider the alternative?

If he isn’t extended he goes to free agency, and what would he get there, if he continues at his one sack per game average – do you think it would be less than the $9.7m? If so, you are kidding yourself.

Admittedly teams could build contingencies into future deals, where he gets cut if off field issues continue, but that applies to this extension too. It isn’t guaranteed til March 2015.

As for why he hasn’t been suspended, the NFL will wait until legal process is complete. Then I’m sure a 4 game suspension would be likely, as he hasn’t been suspended previously. That will likely be in time for season starting.

]]>By: Great Caesar's Ghosthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3336075
Sat, 03 May 2014 06:11:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3336075No Lombardis since 1994.
]]>By: jayninerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3336060
Sat, 03 May 2014 05:20:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3336060Apparently everyone has forgotten he was convicted in the court of public opinion and not in a court of law…yet.
]]>By: 1greatusernamehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3336018
Sat, 03 May 2014 03:36:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3336018It’s a business, we all know that.

Sometimes it feels like teams hang on to a mediocre player when they shouldn’t.. I have to think it’s difficult to get rid of a person whose character contributes to your team, even if the skills are just not there.

Aldon’s case will be different. He’s 25 and physically healthy right now. How long does that last, given his apparent lifestyle?

The *minute* this guy’s play slips or he gets hurt, Baalke’s “door” suddenly opens and out he goes. No regrets, no guilt, easy peazy. Buh-bye.

That’s just business. Sometimes it’s a good thing.

]]>By: ronfaihttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335955
Sat, 03 May 2014 02:24:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335955He may not even be charged by courts for what will at most be a misdemeanor. Sure he’s a knucklehead but this was not a alcohol related event. For all calling for his head, stop being so disingenuous and say what it is: you hate the niners and scared of Aldon. ..don’t blame you.

By the way took 49ers 14 years since inception of the Superbowl to win first of 5. Took Seahawks 37 years since inception of team. Kaepernick has played in as many championship games as the entire Seattle franchise. What a joke of a team.

]]>By: bert1913http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335946
Sat, 03 May 2014 02:17:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335946santa clara got a new team with free baggage
]]>By: kvnhlstdhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335928
Sat, 03 May 2014 02:00:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335928Read a stat on another story that A Smith has only had 4 sacks when not lined up next to J Smith… looks like Aldon owes Justin a few steak dinners. One Smith has made the other look pretty good… on the field that is.
]]>By: Dogsweathttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335926
Sat, 03 May 2014 01:57:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335926It’s a great signing, keep up the great work Santa Clara 49ers.

Raider Nation.

]]>By: higheriqthanyouhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335924
Sat, 03 May 2014 01:55:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335924I hope they keep him and pay him a lot, along with Krap and others. Since Harbaugh has no moral compass just as Smith, just as Kap, he’ll lead them all over the cliff.

Going to be fun to watch.

]]>By: jimthebuilder27http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335888
Sat, 03 May 2014 01:24:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335888Hey San Fran fans, when was the last Super Bowl the Whiners won?

At least the Packers (Super Bowls 31 and 45) and the Seahawks (48) have recently won Super Bowls in under 20 years!

]]>By: ptfpoetlovestheseahawkshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335869
Sat, 03 May 2014 01:16:37 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335869Niners catchphrase……. “Crime Pays” literally
]]>By: jedyknythttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335844
Sat, 03 May 2014 00:55:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335844It would be an atrocity if this dude doesn’t get a 4 game suspension to start the season!!!!

Sincerely…all the other nut jobs that have been suspended in the past.

Niners are 5 time superbowl champs!! and seattle has 1 in can u say 30 yrs …..now that’s funny right there…30 yrrrrrrrrrrsssssssss
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What is more funny is that you do not even know your team’s history. It took longer for SF to win a SB. 35 years. Seattle did it quicker. Idiot.

]]>By: bigguy54http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335736
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:28:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335736What if he can pass his physical from a jail cell?

killitandeatit says:
May 2, 2014 4:30 PM
At the end of the day I will say a little prayer and give thanks. This is the best for Aldon and of course the 49er organization. Hey , he DID NOT HAVE A BOMB and his “weapons violation” is because he is in California. The same weapon is legal in 90% of the rest of the country. Don’t drink and drive.
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Here is the problem with your logic, even though it is a dumb law, it is a law. I would love to own an automatic weapon. Not so I can go shoot a bunch of people, it would be fun to shoot one. I love to shoot, it is like driving fast. I don’t do either (well drive fast anymore because I am older) because it is illegal.

The problem I have is not the fact they picked up the option. He is a great talent. The problem is the two faced nature of the Org. They are above reproach, because Seattle had a guy serve a suspension when getting busted for taking PED’s when on another team, and one that was an UDFA that never made it to a preseason game. We had fewer players actually on the main roster get busted than other teams, but nobody pays attention to that. They are the flavor to hate, and SF because they used to be a dynasty, is forgiven for Aldon, and bashing a beer bottle into a teammates head etc. I respect many old time SF Fans, I don’t respect the ones that have SF and Oak gear in the closet, and switch to the team that is hot. Seattle has bandwagon fans too, and they are usually the stupid obnoxious fans.

I have followed this team from day one, and never wavered. I hate when one of my teams players get bad press, just like I am sure fans of every team does. The problem is because of Seattle’s success, they are easy to hate right now. Some of you converted Raider fans remember the good days the Hawks had, we had some epic games. You also remember the Dome being loud. It is not just a clink thing. It when Behring tried to ruin and steal the team to LA the Dome was full. To say otherwise is a lie. Neither team has perfect players on them. They have some great athletes, and it is a great rivalry. We have what you like to call “Pete the Cheat”, you have “Hardblow”. I will take Pete any day over what you have, but that is just me. I will also take my short QB, over the what you have too, but that is neither here nor there. I love the rivalry, and hope it continues.

Joey49’er talk about what you have done, dust off the old trophy’s, but none of your players have earned a ring in SF. They also will not earn one this year. I know you will be upset, but you will take 3rd in the NFCW, because the Cards will pass you up.

]]>By: jrebar88http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335734
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:25:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335734When will the NFL exercise their one year suspension on him?
]]>By: iamdinguskhanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335714
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:15:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335714I understand both sides of this argument this guy has elite talent but he is a major head case. He will totally implode before its all said and done.
]]>By: nicofthenorthstarhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335704
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:10:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335704When reached for comment, Smith said, “I have received management’s message loud and clear. I will continue behaving like a complete imbecile of a train wreck off the field in hopes of earning a long career with this club.”
]]>By: joey49erhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335702
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:09:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335702By the rate seacheats are goin it would take them 150 yrs just to canch up with the 49ers…
]]>By: jboard1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335701
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:08:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335701^^^BOOM!
]]>By: jimthebuilder27http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335700
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:08:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335700Harbaugh is such an enabler that its not even funny.

Goodell won’t punish him, no way he punishes his favorite team.

]]>By: aceakkinghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335687
Fri, 02 May 2014 23:00:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335687Crime pays in SF.
]]>By: docbosshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335681
Fri, 02 May 2014 22:57:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335681This is a small gamble for the 49ers. As a Ram’s fan I hate it. (Of course). Even if he becomes “worthless” at 9 million, the 49ers have enough draft picks and cap room (until they pay their QB), to be be among the top 4 teams in the entire NFL. Only injuries will change the hierarchy in the NFC West in 2014. ‘Hawks=49ers then ‘Cards=Rams.
]]>By: joey49erhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/02/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-aldon-smith/#comment-3335672
Fri, 02 May 2014 22:55:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2257739#comment-3335672Niners are 5 time superbowl champs!! and seattle has 1 in can u say 30 yrs …..now that’s funny right there…30 yrrrrrrrrrrsssssssss
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